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M1.1 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sage, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 15:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 15:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Sage, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 15:08:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Sage
County
Riverside County
Village
Sage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.60383, -116.92350
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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